Way We Were Antiques — Local services in Marion

I was a little hesitant to visit this store because of the reviews -- but after spending a few days thrifting and antiquing in Ohio and not finding anything I loved, I stopped by on our last day and am so glad I did. This beautiful antique store and the lovely lady who owns it were the highlight of my trip. I found so many beautiful treasures, including two exquisite French vitrine jewelry caskets from the 1870s, a pair of Bohemian garnet earrings with a matching ring, circa 1890s-1910s, several other pieces of antique/vintage jewelry, and some wonderful little curiosities including a rare bakelite sewing cat kit and a trio of antique French santa figurines. To be honest, I am also an antique dealer and was hoping to find some nice small things I could fit into my suitcase that were also priced reasonably enough for me to resell -- I could hardly believe the good deals she gave me. I only wish I would have had enough room to bring back everything I wanted, but if I am ever in Marion again, this will be the first...

The owner was rather unfriendly. She stared me down the whole time I was in there as if I were going to steal from her and then followed me to the back of the shop. I was there about 6 years ago and was treated the same, but I thought I'd give the place another chance....

Clearly does not understand how good will operates because they acted like the antique lantern I had was fake because it had a sticker from there on it. Very condescending and mocked me as well. No need for that type of attitude from out of touch...